If they close down completely someone else will open a store and sell it. Supply and demand.

Except shooting sports are a in a declining market. Add to that the fact that CA is a tough place to open/run any business, let alone the firearms business which faces onerous regulations in a difficult political (anti-gun) climate.

Not all Dick's Sporting Goods sell guns and ammo. In fact the majority of their stores that I've been to over the years (greater LA area) don't. If the guns & ammo section of Dicks becomes unprofitable, they will probably just get out of that part of the business and remain a typical sporting goods store.

I wouldn't expect to see much of anyone come in and fill the void, if they stopped selling G&A or closed completely.

Supply would probably just shift to existing stores (turners, walmart, other existing LGS).

As more and more gun stores (even if it's Dick's) disappear, prices will rise as competition decreases.

There are far fewer gun stores in the San Fernando Valley that there were 25 years ago. Anyone remember Pony Express, National Guns and the others that were along Parthenia?

I've read many posts here in the last few years about "local" gun stores shutting down, but don't recall hearing of an equal number of new stores opening up. Maybe I just missed those posts.

Many on this forum may disagree with my opinions (see above), but I think boycotting existing guns & ammo stores (in the hope that they will go out of business) will do more harm to us then good.

I think the best way to destroy them is to buy only when they sell in loss or close to it. This way you can make bigger dent then not to buy at all.

I was thinking along that line. Looks like a loss leader to get you in the door. If you bought a pallet one box at a time (soaking their overhead) and nothing else, think how much that really cost them.

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If they close down completely someone else will open a store and sell it. Supply and demand.

Patronize whomever you like but it's like the support for the Democrats. People support them for one reason because they believe in one item on their platform and then wind up supporting more things that they don't like.

OMG, you're back.

__________________Dems are better at corruption cuz they have so much practice.

I enjoy showing the value of my reloading when my 1oz reloads will outperform any 1.125oz cheapo shell on the sporting clay course. Unless you’re spending $8-$11 a box for a quality of shell that I can reload for $4 then power to ya!

I enjoy showing the value of my reloading when my 1oz reloads will outperform any 1.125oz cheapo shell on the sporting clay course. Unless you’re spending $8-$11 a box for a quality of shell that I can reload for $4 then power to ya!

Yep, agree 100%. it is well known effect. Widely used mostly in medicine, it even has a name - Placebo effect.

You asked me for the cost and RTI, now you backed up?
You should have started with it.

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Ummm no. You're just trapped in the fiscal box.

RandyCat. Why are you so fixated on cost, replying to others that don't care? If they're not concerned about cost, why get defensive?

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Guys, you do not calculate cost of labor? Don't you value your time?
IMO, only 410 somehow worth it or rifle loads if you do precision/competitive/long distance shooting.

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For me it's not about cost. It's about getting a custom load that works for the game I want to participate in. Right now I load 3/4 ounce at around 1200FPS 12 gauge. I was experimenting with as slow as 950fps, but I felt like my leads were off when shooting especially with sporting clays. I now load around 18 grains of red dot or e3 and I am having a little better scores. I realize this isn't a good test, but it seems the leads that I have pictured in my head when I shoot work better with at least 1200fps or higher.

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No, I don't calculate my labor cost, and yes I do value my time.
My reasoning:
I can load 100 shells in about 20 minutes, in a climate controlled room with music of my choice playing in the background, it's rather enjoyable.
The nearest place to buy shells is Walmart, a 15 minute drive (one way)
This Walmart NEVER has shells I like, the best I can do is their "value packs" and my shells are better (less recoil) and the clays break the same.

Anyone up for Moore-N-Moore on Sunday?

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Hey guys, you do not have to get your pents in a bunch and get so defensive. i just try to figure out if it worth for me.
For me - not, for you - whatever is your choice. Free country, isn't it?

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In honor of Fjold:

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I've been married so long that I don't even look both ways when I cross the street.

Welcome back Fjold!!!

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A society that aims for equality before liberty, will end with neither equality nor liberty.
-Milton Friedman